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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.85, 1,121.51 and 533.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.85, 1,121.51 and 533.04 is: 735.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.85 : 1,121.51 = 533.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.85/1,121.51 = 533.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.85x = 1,121.51 × 533.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.85x = 597,807.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,807.03/812.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.45

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